Coleman slams sloppy defending

Fulham boss Chris Coleman has blasted his side’s defending after watching them concede four against Portsmouth. Coleman’s back four were run ragged by a lively Pompey forward line and the young manager concedes that improvements must be made. “If we...

Yakubu hat-trick shatters Fulham’s fight

Yakubu scored a hat-trick to clinch a seven-goal thriller and Portsmouth’s first win of the season against Fulham at Fratton Park tonight.The Nigerian striker, whose nineteen goals kept Pompey in the Premiership last season, was afforded a standing ovation after...

Coleman considers changes for Pompey

Chris Coleman is considering making several changes as Fulham prepare to travel to Portsmouth for what already feels like an important fixture on Monday. The Fulham boss told his pre-match press conference: “I could make two or three changes or I could change...

Fulham refute Mandaric claims

Fulham have released a statement this morning denying claims made by Portsmouth chairman Milan Mandaric and defending their conduct after successfully completing the signing of Papa Bouba Diop. Fulham’s statement reads as follows: “The Club is at a loss to...

Faye turns down Fulham move

Amdy Faye has turned down a potential move to Fulham and is heading back to Portsmouth.The Senegalese international midfielder had held discussions with the Londoners over a switch to Craven Cottage after the two clubs agreed a fee, believed to be around £3.5m. But...